In order to trade detergents in Dubai, it is mandatory to register the products. Here’s a step-by-step guide on what are the required documents for registering your products with the Dubai Municipality.

What Are Detergents?

Detergent products are substances or mixtures containing soaps and/or other surfactants used for cleaning/washing purposes. They can be in different forms – liquid/powder/paste/bar/molded piece, and meant for utilization in the household, institutional, or industrial purposes.

Examples include laundry detergents, fabric powder, soap bars, bathroom cleaners, dishwashing cleaners, industrial detergent chemicals, etc. 

Regulation

Detergents regulation have been set in place to ensure the detergent products put on the market do not cause damage to human/animal health and the environment. Hence, products must be labeled and packed as per the technical specification to ensure compliance.

Dubai Municipality mandates that no product shall be manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, or sold in Dubai unless it has been registered in the Montaji system following the regulation.

Dubai Municipality Product Registration (Detergents)

Applicants(local manufacturers/importers) must be a company incorporated in Dubai and must have a trade license in Dubai indicating activities related to Detergents and shall be responsible for the safety and performance of the product.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS?

UAE Trade License 

UAE Company under which the products are supposed to be registered

Passport Copy of the Shareholders 

High-resolution passport copy of the shareholders of UAE Company

Free Sale Certificate 

A certificate is mandatory for products manufactured outside the UAE; stating that the product is manufactured and can be freely/safely sold in the country of origin. It has to be issued from the related government sector or attested from the government sector in the country of origin.

Ingredient Report 

Document issued by manufacturer declaring the ingredients with the concentration in percentage.

Lab Test Report

Depending on the product and its ingredients, may be requested for further chemical testing by Dubai Municipality, to ensure the safety/efficacy of the detergent.

Safety Data Sheet

Detailed informational document prepared by the manufacturer or brand-owner of a hazardous chemical and compliant with Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Product Artwork 

All information included on the labels must be accurate and shall be in English and/or Arabic language. The label should indicate brand name, product name, size/weight of the product, manufacturer details, country of origin, direction and indication of use, ingredients, health warning/hazard information, barcode, production/expiry dates, storage, batch number.

GMP Certificate

 Certificates are issued from certified bodies to ensure that products are consistently produced and controlled according to the quality standard.

Product Samples

Product samples may be requested for submission either through assessment and registration or Laboratory testing.

What are the Steps in registering the products?

• Register the company on Dubai Municipality’s official site
• Prepare the Required Documents
• Submit the Application in the Montaji portal
• Pay application fees
• Document review and verification by the regulatory authority
• Obtain Approval

Timeframe for Registration

20 – 30 days, depending on the product, ingredients used in the product, and requirements of the lab test.

Validity

The product registration certificate with Dubai Municipality is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.

Market Research

According to 6Wresearch, UAE Soap and Detergent Market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% and 9.0% during 2022-28. The market is expected to grow in the future on account of growing disposable income, rising health concerns, expansion of distribution channels, and increasing demand for new and environmentally friendly products. The COVID-19 pandemic also underlined the importance of personal hygiene products and household cleaning products.

Source: 6W Research. UAE Soap And Detergent Market Outlook (2022-2028). March 2022. UAE Soap and Detergent Market Outlook (2022-2028) | Trends, Outlook & Forecast (6wresearch.com)

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